Dual purpose...

If you're looking for a little more use out of your game room space, you might enjoy the 'James Perse Limited Edition Pool Table' When covered, it's a simple and elegant dining table - without the cover, it's a woven wool covered billiard table. Cost: custom built, contact James Perse for pricing.








Details from the James Perse (Los Angeles) site:
www.jamesperse.com

Subtle clues...

It's easy to figure out who the bad girl is if she's wearing one of these: 'The Skeleton Hand Bracelet' by Delfina Delettrez









More info via Delfina's website:
www.delfinadelettrez.com

The big picture...

If you need to brief groups of people, but dislike carrying a laptop - you might take a look at this - 'The Epson MegaPlex MG-850 HD Projector'. This small projector docs with your favorite iPhone or iPad, and projects a 100 inch high definition image at 2800 lumens of brightness. Cost: 800 USD




Details from Epson:
www.epson.com

Laserette...

The DARPA research agency is always pushing boundaries - this time it's shrinking lasers. Many of the military grade high energy lasers are enormous. The newest are tiny - with an eye towards merging multiple lasers to form one big blast. The 'Excalibur' project is a stepping stone towards that.







Read more via DARPA:
www.darpa.mil/Our_Work/MTO/Programs/EXCALIBUR.aspx

The Blues...

Johnny Walker has teamed up with Porsche Design to create 'The Blue Label Collection'. Certainly the most amazing piece is the private bar - A titanium and leather bar that activates and opens with a rather elaborate motion sensor. Only 50 will be made.






More info via Luxury Insider:
www.luxury-insider.com

Iconic journey...

If you're looking for a bit of inspiration for your next trip, you might check in with 'The Orient Express'. They've made a series of short films highlighting some of their favorite destinations. The awareness campaign is called 'A Journey Like No Other'.






Watch the videos at the Microsite:
ajourneylikenoother.com



The full 'Orient Express' site for booking and additional info:
www.orient-express.com

Traveling with LISA...

If you're thinking about an amphibious plane, there will soon be a new choice - The Lisa Sport Plane. The new concept aircraft is intended for easy weekend getaways and short jumps. The first production models will be available in mid-2012.



Details from Lisa Airplanes:
www.lisa-airplanes.com

Photos, renderings, and video via JustLuxe:
www.justluxe.com/lifestyle/aircraft/feature-1645924.php

Going deep...

If you have a need for undersea adventure and normal depths are inadequate you might talk with the gents at Ictineu. They've got a couple of submarines for hire that can plunge to 1200 meters. Subs can seat 3 - two passengers and a pilot. Cost: begins at 6000 EUR







Details via Ictineu:
www.ictineu.net

Vaguely familiar…

If you need a little more space than the average person, you might want to look into the latest trend of having your own portable island. A prime example is 'Project Utopia' - currently on the drawing board at BMT Nigel Gee, in the UK.





Details and renderings via CharterWorld:
www.charterworld.com

Night maneuvers...

The three little words that might change your life: 'Night Vision Golf'.
Brilliant.
Kits available starting at 1500 USD (two goggles, 20 special balls)






Read more about it via the 'Book of Joe':
www.bookofjoe.com

Hang ups...

If you need a long lasting lantern, you might check out the new 'Panasonic BF-AL01K Rainproof LED Lantern'. The lantern will run 70 hours on just 3 penlight batteries. Cost: 50 USD.








Info and order via Audio Cubes:

www.audiocubes.com

Basics: Getting Dressed

Here's a helpful set of 25 simple rules from the gents at 'Put This On'.






'Twenty Five Pieces of Basic Sartorial Knowledge...' from Put This On:
putthison.com

Safe and stylish...

Safe manufacturers Stockinger work with auto tuning company Brabus to create 'The SV12' - a high end safe with styling queues taken from the auto sector. The exterior enamel is high gloss, the interior a series of strong boxes and watch winders. Only 25 will be made:






Read more about it via Stockinger:
www.stockinger.com/safe_models/brabus/brabus.html

Taking the Bus...

If you need to gather a group for an 'in flight meeting', you might want to talk to the folks at Comlux Aviation. Their recent project includes kitting out an AirBus ACJ 318 to be an office in the sky. Amenities aboard include 2 convertible bedrooms with attached bathrooms, lounge/dining room, meeting area, LCD TV's, assorted docking and power for gadgets, and more. About 19 people can be accommodated.







Read more via AirBus Aviation;
www.airbus.com

Causing trouble...

If you're looking for office mischief, you might want a copy of this: 'Mini Weapons of Mass Destruction 2: Build a Secret Agent Arsenal'. It contains instructions for building troublesome gadgets using bits from around your office space. Cost: about 10 USD







Available from Amazon.com:
www.amazon.com

A little more juice...

If you need just a little more time for that critical phone call, you might want one of these: 'The Mophie'. This key chain sized device holds a little extra charge for your iPhone or iPod - and can charge it without any wires. Cost; about 35 USD





Read more about it via Mophie:
www.mophie.com

Wake up call...

We've seen alarm clocks that need to be 'defused' before - but this one is the sinister looking. The home made 'bomb clock' as seen on MAKE. Kits to be available soon.






The 'Bomb Clock' via Make zine:
blog.makezine.com/archive/2011/09/defusable-alarm-clock-is-dy-no-mite.html

Seems like old times...

If you find yourself in London, you might like to look in on '45 Park Lane'. This handsome hotel has 46 suites decorated in art deco style. There's a newly opened 'Cut' steakhouse by Wolfgang Puck onsite as well.





The homesite of 45 Park Lane:
www.45parklane.com

Quietly marking the time...

You can be silently notified of timed events with 'The Mute Watch'. This minimalist watch is controlled via a touchscreen - using simple gestures. Alarms are set to vibrate at either a slow or long pace. Cost: 259 USD








Order, details and demonstration video via MuteWatch:
mutewatch.com/start

To tell the truth...

Estonian researchers claim to have located a portion of the brain that can induce people to tell the truth. Their findings suggest that if the dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is magnetically stimulated, the subject will compelled to speak truthfully.








Read more about it via the International Business Times:
uk.ibtimes.com

Cross bred...

If you cross a Ducati with some Mercedes AMG tuning, you'll find this: the Ducati Diavel AMG Special Edition. The bike features the signature AMG 5 spoke wheels, an Alcantara seat, matte black carbon fiber body, and a numbered plaque on the gas tank.









Details and specifications via Ducati:
www.ducati.com

Water toys...

If you're looking for a new water toy, you might check out the new 'Exo' to be displayed at the Cannes Boat Show. The carbon fiber jet ski is electric, eco-friendly, and very sleek.








More info from Exo-Concept:
www.exo-concept.com

Another future cat...

Jaguar is showing off another new concept vehicle - the CX-16 Coupe. This two seat roadster is compact and muscular, sporting a 3.0 liter V6 that puts out 376 HP. It may not be the fastest, but you'll certainly look good getting there.






View photos via Autoblog:
www.autoblog.com

Contents under pressure...

If you're very serious about improving your physical abilities, you might look into the the oxygen pod from CVAC Systems. Using something called 'Cyclic Variations in Adaptive Conditioning', one is alternately compressed and oxygenated. Cost: about 75,000 USD







Read the tech details via CVAC Systems:
www.cvacsystems.com

InfraRed Magic...

If you need to make a tank 'disappear', you might want to talk to the folks at BAE Systems. Their 'Adaptive Camouflage Cloak' designed for combat vehicles will make them invisible to infrared sensors. The adaptive tiles can also send false images to make the vehicle appear to be something completely different - like a car, a flock of birds, and so on.






Read about it and watch a sample video via Defense Update:
defense-update.com/20110905_bae-adaptiv_camouflage.html

Strong Endorsement...

If you've wondered what it might be like to shoot at your boss with an AK47, here's a video of someone doing exactly that. The gents at Texas Armoring showing off their bullet proof glass.








Security glass demonstration via YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ZzoB6xBWOI&feature=youtu.be

Stunning 'copter...

Built for chasing pirates, the diminutive 'Shadowhawk' remote controlled helicopter packs a few surprise punches. The seven foot long helicopter can fire stun batons or more lethal ordinance if needed. Built by Vanguard Defense.







Details and demo video via KitUp:
kitup.military.com

Cool as a ...

You can add a little Porsche flair to your beverages with the Porsche Ice Cube Tray. The silicon tray will pop out ice in the shapes of tiny 911, Cayman, Panamera and Cayenne. Cost: 19 USD




Available from Porsche:
shop4.porsche.com

Filtering...

If you spend a lot of time in environments with sudden loud sounds - wouldn't it be great to have earplugs that could switch on and off - filtering out just the loud noises? That's exactly what the 'HD 15 Electronic Earplugs' do. Cost: 499 USD.







Available from Etymotic:
www.etymotic.com/hp/hd15.html

On the go...

Keeping an eye on things is quite easy with 'The iZON Room Monitor'. This small device can stream info to your smartphone - no computer or webcam required. It can be configured to detect motion or audio. Cost: 130 USD.







The iZon via Technabob:
technabob.com